A federal criminal conviction is a seismic event in a person’s life. The moment a verdict is read or a sentence is handed down, the weight of the federal government can feel crushing. For many defendants and their families, this.. Read more

In a significant decision handed down on December 10, 2025, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated a life sentence for our client, Holly Ann Elkins, in the case of United States v. Elkins. This victory.. Read more

In the American criminal justice system, certain rights are so fundamental that their violation cannot be ignored, regardless of the nature of the accusation. Yesterday, the Fifth Court of Appeals in Dallas reaffirmed one of these bedrock principles: the constitutional.. Read more

The United States Sentencing Commission (U.S.S.C.) has finalized a massive set of amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (U.S.S.G.), all taking effect on November 1, 2025. These changes are highly consequential, representing a fundamental shift in sentencing structure, a push.. Read more